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Laurie Gwinn

Death by Force
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Laurie Gwinn, a 42-year-old white woman, tragically lost her life in August 1995 in Kewanee, Illinois. Her death was the result of a brutal murder, which involved multiple heinous crimes. Laurie Gwinn was reported missing on August 21, 1995, after failing to arrive at her job with the county health department. The following day, her lifeless body was discovered floating in the Hennepin Canal near Annawan, Illinois. The forensic examination revealed signs of severe physical trauma, including brui ...Read More
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  • People v. Davis - Illinois Courts
  • No. 89704, People v. Davis (Il. S. Ct.) - Illinois Courts
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    Victim Details

    Laurie Gwinn

    Female

    White / Caucasian

    Kewanee

    IL

    1995-08

    42

    Laurie

    Gwinn

    11/26/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    It's been nearly three decades since Laurie Gwinn's tragic murder, and I often find myself reflectin... ...Read More
    01/20/2024
    It's hard to believe that it's been so many years since Laurie Gwinn was taken from her loved ones i... ...Read More
    11/04/2023
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